10 killed, multiple injured as ‘store manager’ opens fire at US Walmart store
At least 10 persons have been confirmed dead and multiple injured following a shooting at a Walmart store in Chesapeake,…
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INEC: It would be impossible to resume voter registration before 2023 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is “constitutionally and legally impossible” to resume the continuous voter registration (CVR)…
Emeka Rollas re-elected to serve fresh 3-year tenure as AGN president
Emeka Rollas has been re-elected to serve another three years as president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). Rollas’…
Covenant University sacks staff member over sexual assault scandal
Covenant University (CU) says it sacked one of its staffers enmeshed in a sexual assault scandal. On Monday, claims by…
BREAKING: Buhari to unveil new naira notes Nov 23, says Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says President Muhammadu Buhari will unveil the newly redesigned naira notes on November 23,…
CBN raises interest rate to 16.5% as inflation persists
The policy-setting committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which measures interest…
I think I’m done having kids, says Nick Cannon ahead of 12th
Nick Cannon, the American TV host who is also a singer, says he might be done with having kids. The…
Buhari flags off first crude oil drilling project in northern Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has flagged off the Kolmani Integrated Development Project (KIPRO) situated in the boundary of Bauchi and Gombe states. The…
Breaking: Court orders INEC to resume voter registration
A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resume the continuous voter registration…
Remove petrol subsidy, unify FX market’ — World Bank advises Nigeria on fiscal reforms
The World Bank says Nigeria needs to urgently phase out “its costly, regressive fuel subsidy.” The bank disclosed this in…
China seeks collaboration between Nollywood, Asian film industries
Cui Jinachun, the Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, has called for collaboration between Nollywood and Asian film industries to produce works that…
N2bn fraud’: EFCC secures final forfeiture of N775m linked to Otunla, ex-accountant-general
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has secured the final forfeiture of N775 million and landed properties…
S’African appeal court orders Zuma back to jail
An appeal court in South Africa said on Monday that former president, Jacob Zuma, was unlawfully given medical parole from…
46 dead as earthquake rocks Indonesia
At least 46 people have been confirmed dead after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake tore through the island of Java, Indonesia,…
I stole my stage name from a friend: Blaqbonez
Emeka Akumefule, the Nigerian rapper, has revealed how he came up with Blaqbonez as his stage name. Speaking during the latest episode of…
Osinbajo heads to Canada for ‘first high-level visit from Nigeria since 2000’
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, departed Nigeria for a three-day official visit to Canada. Laolu Akande, his spokesman, in a…
FULL LIST: Tems shines as Wizkid wins first Afrobeats category at American Music Awards
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow, “Industry Baby” Favorite male R&B artist Brent Faiyaz Chris Brown — WINNER Givēon Lucky…
Tony Umez: I was a twin at birth but my sister came stillborn
Tony Umez, the Nigerian actor, says the girl child who was to be a twin of his was born still….
No underage person will vote on election day, INEC assures Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will clean up its voter register to address the irregularities observed by…
Portable’s signee Manny Monie opens up after viral assault video
Manny Monie, a signee of Portable, the Nigerian singer, has opened up after an assault by his principal In a viral video on…